Upwork, multiple equity financings for oDesk (predecessor of Upwork), merger with Elance to form Upwork

Vantra Group's acquisition by ADP

Prior to joining Fenwick & West, Sam practiced commercial lending law at Lillick & Charles. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Sam was a founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Design Look Publications, Inc., a publisher of fine art calendars and other published gift products.

Sam sits on the advisory board of the Lester Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University o​f California, Berkeley. He also frequently lectures at the Haas School of Business and the Stanford Technology Ventures Program.